(Post War Pre Model 10's) Gone but not forgotten

[Parker357]

I am lucky enough to have the pleasure of having in my possession a 4" and 5" Post War Pre Model 10's. I shot both yesterday and I must say for a 68 and 67 year old guns, they are tight and fire with the utmost of ease. I could only imagine them how solid a revolver they must have been years ago. The 5" is a friend's from work who gave it to me and never said you can buy it, have it, or just hold on to it. Well it got a couple series of wadcutters in it now and it seemed happy. He said it hasn't been shot if 40 years. The 4" is my great Uncle's and who knows when the last time it was shot. I am keep it as a keepsake to pass down piece to my nephews.

 

[weatherby]

Very nice.....I picked one up recently That is a little different.
I very well may have wasted the $50. to letter it but I wanted to know and the little voice kept saying to do it.

 

[H Richard]

Weatherby, something isn't quite right with that front sight. Let us know when you get your letter.

 

[weatherby]

Weatherby, something isn't quite right with that front sight. Let us know when you get your letter.

I'll definitely let you know.
I've only seen one other sight that looked the same and it was on a registered magnum.

 

[linde]

I am lucky enough to have the pleasure of having in my possession a 4" and 5" Post War Pre Model 10's. I shot both yesterday and I must say for a 68 and 67 year old guns, they are tight and fire with the utmost of ease . . .

Those are two fine M&P revolvers and I know first-hand what you say about how they feel at the range. For some reason, the early post-WWII production with the pre-war long hammer throw have a unique feel that is hard to beat.

Here's hoping that 5" can be adopted into your foster family.

Russ